Huai'an Lianshui Airport (ZSSH)
Large airport · Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China
Airport data
| Name | Huai'an Lianshui Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZSSH |
| IATA | HIA |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°47'34" E 119°7'36" 33.79271, 119.12666 |
| Location | Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Huai'an Lianshui Airport at a glance
Huai'an Lianshui Airport is a large airport in Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China, known to airline systems as HIA. The field elevation of 28 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZSSH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZSSH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Huai'an Lianshui Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lianyungang Huaguoshan International Airport | ZSLG | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Yancheng Nanyang International Airport | ZSYN | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Yangzhou Taizhou Airport | ZSYA | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport | ZSXZ | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Linyi Qiyang Airport | ZSLY | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Huai'an Lianshui Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 28 ft field elevation of Huai'an Lianshui Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 334 airports and airfields we list for China — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Huai'an Lianshui Airport
What is the ICAO code of Huai'an Lianshui Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Huai'an Lianshui Airport is ZSSH, and its IATA code is HIA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Huai'an Lianshui Airport above sea level?
Huai'an Lianshui Airport sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Huai'an Lianshui Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.7927, 119.1267 — in Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lianyungang Huaguoshan International Airport, about 69 km away.
Does ZSSH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZSSH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Huai'an Lianshui Airport?
Huai'an Lianshui Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a CON surface.